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Now in its 10th edition, Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease remains your indispensable source for definitive, state-of-the-art answers on every aspect of gastroenterology and hepatology. Overcome your most complex clinical challenges and make optimal use of the newest techniques, technologies, and treatments with superb guidance from hundreds of world-renowned authorities. Meticulous updates throughout include the latest approaches and improvements in gastrointestinal and liver disease diagnosis and therapy as well as hundreds of images and 35 new procedural videos."..one of the most valuable clinical resources in the dynamic field of gastroenterology and hepatology." Reviewed by Brindusa Diaconu on behalf of the Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, July 2015"..an engaging, educational yet clinically orientated textbook which is relevant to modern clinical practice." Reviewed by Dr Harry Brown on behalf of glycosmedia.com, April 2015"I can personally attest to the remarkable advances that have been made, as I was author of the chapter on eosinophilic gastroenteritis in the second edition of the textbook, and reading the same chapter in the tenth edition underscores the important advances that have been made in our understanding of the molecular basis as well as the pathophysiology of this and related disorders." Foreword by Norton J. Greenberger, MD Boston, Massachusetts, June 2015Get the essential gastroenterology information you need from one authoritative source with an outstanding global reputation for excellence. Zero in on the key information you need to know with a consistent, full-color chapter design.Stay up to date with emerging and challenging topics: enteric microbiota and probiotics; fecal microbiota transplantation; Clostridium difficile colitis; and factitious gastrointestinal diseases. Incorporate the latest findings and improvements in care for liver disease patients-from diagnosis and treatment through post-treatment strategies and management of complications. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, references, and videos from the book on a variety of devices. Master all aspects of your field with the latest edition of the world's top GI referenceYour purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should online access to the web site be discontinued.
Contents
Section I. Biology of the Gastrointestinal Tract1. Cellular Growth and Neoplasia2. Mucosal Immunology and Inflammation3. Enteric Microbiota4. Gastrointestinal Hormones and NeurotransmittersSection II. Nutrition in Gastroenterology5. Nutritional Principles and Assessment of the Gastroenterology Patient6. Nutritional Management7. Obesity8. Surgical and Endoscopic Treatment of Obesity9. Feeding and Eating Disorders10. Food AllergiesSection III. Symptoms, Signs, and Biopsychosocial Issues11. Acute Abdominal Pain12. Chronic Abdominal Pain13. Symptoms of Esophageal Disease14. Dyspepsia15. Nausea and Vomiting16. Diarrhea 17. Intestinal Gas18. Fecal Incontinence19. Constipation20. Gastrointestinal Bleeding21. Jaundice22. Biopsychosocial Issues in Gastroenterology23. Factitious Gastrointestinal DiseaseSection IV. Topics Involving Multiple Organs24. Oral Disease and Oral-Cutaneous Manifestations of Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease25. Diverticula of the Pharynx, Esophagus, Stomach, and Small Intestine 26. Abdominal Hernias and Gastric Volvulus27. Foreign Bodies, Bezoars, and Caustic Injury28. Abdominal Abscesses and Gastrointestinal Fistulas29. Eosinophilic Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract30. Protein-Losing Gastroenteropathy31. Gastrointestinal Lymphomas32. Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs)33. Neuroendocrine Tumors34. Gastrointestinal Consequences of Infection With Human Immunodeficiency Virus35. Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Complications of Solid Organ and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation36. Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Manifestations of Systemic Diseases37. Vascular Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract38. Surgical Peritonitis and Other Diseases of the Peritoneum, Mesentery, Omentum, and Diaphragm39. Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Disorders in the Pregnant Patient40. Radiation Injury 41. Preparation for and Complications of GI EndoscopySection V. Esophagus42. Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, and Developmental Anomalies of the Esophagus43. Esophageal Neuromuscular Function and Motility Disorders44. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease45. Barrett's Esophagus46. Esophageal Disorders Caused by Medications, Trauma, and Infection47. Esophageal TumorsSection VI. Stomach and Duodenum48. Anatomy, Histology, and Developmental Anomalies of the Stomach and Duodenum49. Gastric Neuromuscular Function and Neuromuscular Disorders 50. Gastric Secretion51. Helicobacter pylori Infection52. Gastritis 53. Peptic Ulcer Disease54. Adenocarcinoma of the Stomach and Other Gastric TumorsSection VII. Pancreas55. Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, and Developmental Anomalies of the Pancreas56. Pancreatic Secretion57. Hereditary, Familial, and Genetic Disorders of the Pancreas and Pancreatic Disorders in Childhood58. Acute Pancreatitis59. Chronic Pancreatitis60. Pancreatic Cancer, Cystic Pancreatic Neoplasms, and Other Nonendocrine Pancreatic Tumors61. Endoscopic Treatment of Pancreatic DiseaseSection VIII. Biliary Tract 62. Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Developmental Anomalies, and Pediatric Disorders of the Biliary Tract63. Biliary Tract Motor Function and Dysfunction64. Bile Secretion and the Enterohepatic Circulation65. Gallstone Disease66. Treatment of Gallstone Disease67. Acalculous Biliary Pain, Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis, Cholesterolosis, Adenomyomatosis, and Gallbladder Polyps68. Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and Recurrent Pyogenic Cholangitis69. Tumors of the Bile Ducts, Gallbladder, and Ampulla70. Endoscopic and Radiologic Treatment of Biliary DiseaseSection IX. Liver71. Embryology, Anatomy, Histology, and Developmental Anomalies of the Liver72. Liver Physiology and Energy Metabolism73. Liver Chemistry and Function Tests74. Overview of Cirrhosis75. Hemochromatosis76. Wilson Disease77. Other Inherited Metabolic Disorders of the Liver78. Hepatitis A79. Hepatitis B 80. Hepatitis C81. Hepatitis D82. Hepatitis E83. Hepatitis Caused by Other Viruses84. Bacterial, Parasitic, and Fungal Infections of the Liver, including Liver Abscess85. Vascular Diseases of the Liver86. Alcoholic Liver Disease87. Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease88. Hepatic Drug Metabolism and Liver Disease Caused by Drugs89. Liver Disease Caused by Anesthetics, Chemicals, Toxins, and Herbal Preparations90. Autoimmune Hepatitis91. Primary Biliary Cirrhosis92. Portal Hypertension and Variceal Bleeding93. Ascites and Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis94. Hepatic Encephalopathy, Hepatorenal Syndrome, Hepatopulmonary Syndrome, and Other Systemic Complications of Liver Disease95. Acute Liver Failure96. Hepatic Tumors and Cysts97. Liver TransplantationSection X. Small and Large Intestine98. Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, and Developmental Anomalies of the Small and Large Intestine99. Small Intestinal Motor and Sensory Function and Dysfunction100. Colonic Motor and Sensory Function and Dysfunction101. Intestinal Electrolyte Absorption and Secretion102. Digestion and Absorption of Dietary Fat, Carbohydrate, and Protein103. Intestinal Digestion and Absorption of Micronutrients104. Maldigestion and Malabsorption105. Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth106. Short Bowel Syndrome107. Celiac Disease108. Tropical Diarrhea and Malabsorption109. Whipple's Disease110. Infectious Enteritis and Proctocolitis 111. Food Poisoning112. Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea and Clostridium difficile Infection113. Intestinal Protozoa114. Intestinal Worms115. Crohn's Disease116. Ulcerative Colitis117. Ileostomy, Colostomy, and Pouches118. Intestinal Ischemia119. Intestinal Ulcerations120. Appendicitis121. Diverticular Disease of the Colon122. Irritable Bowel Syndrome123. Intestinal Obstruction124. Ileus and Pseudo-obstruction125. Tumors of the Small Intestine126. Colonic Polyps and Polyposis Syndromes127. Colorectal Cancer128. Other Diseases of the Colon and Rectum129. Diseases of the AnorectumSection XI. Additional Treatments for Patients with Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease130. Probiotics and Fecal Microbiota Transplantation131. Complementary and Alternative Medicine 132. Palliative Care for Patients with Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Disease
